Industrial Material & Freight Sizing

Material Weight & Freight Density Calculator

Select an industrial material or enter custom density. Calculate dimensions to total weight, volume, NMFC class, and trailer payload limits.

Select Material Database Entry

Density (PCF)

lbs/cu ft

Raw Material Shape

Thickness (in)

Width (in)

Length (in)

Quantity

Total Shipment Weight

3,533 lbs

1,603 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

706.7 lbs

320.5 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 50

530 PCF (8.49 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

7.9%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 3 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 30180 (Brass Rods & Forgings). Rated under Class 50 based on 530 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 7.9% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (41,467 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 3 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Brass C360

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Machining rod standard. Shipped in tightly banded hex bundles or heavy wooden crates.

Typical Industrial Applications

Fittings & valves
Precision screws & nuts
Musical instruments
Locks & gears

Critical Handling Cautions:

Bundles will roll unless properly chocked during forklift transit

Material density and metallurgical weight benchmarks correspond to standard test specifications from ASTM International and density rating tables from NMFTA.

Compare with Other Metals & Alloys

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Class 50Carbon Steel (A36 Structural)

490 lbs/cu ft

Class 50Stainless Steel (Grade 304)

495 lbs/cu ft

Class 50Stainless Steel (Grade 316 Marine)

500 lbs/cu ft

Brass C360 Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Free-Cutting Brass (C36000) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Free-Cutting Brass (C36000) is 530 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 8.5 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 8,500 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Brass C360?

Due to its density of 530 PCF, shipments of Brass C360 typically qualify for Class 50 (the lowest, most economical LTL freight tier for dense cargo exceeding 50 lbs/cu ft). The primary reference item is 30180 (Brass Rods & Forgings).

How many pieces of Brass C360 can I load on a standard pallet?

A standard GMA 48x40 wooden pallet is rated for a maximum payload of 2,500 lbs. Use our interactive calculator above to enter your exact plate, bar, or tube dimensions to verify your pieces-per-pallet threshold before strapping.